Date:         Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:39:21 -0500
Reply-To:     Lee Roesner <paradigm@MC.NET>
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From:         Lee Roesner <paradigm@MC.NET>
Organization: Paradigm Graphic Design
Subject:      performance tires
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With all the talk about tires, anyone out there with performance tires
that can make a recommendation. Perhaps at least what NOT to buy. I will
need 16" tires. I'm currently running 215/70/14 on my stock alloys. I
took a look at the Miata tire calculator mentioned on the list here
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html and entered a few combinations
in 225, 235, 245's in the bottom portion of the page. The 225/55/16
seems to reduce my current diameter by .4%; 235/55/16 increases tire
size to 1.3%.  245/55/16 to 2.9%. I've got my eyes on those 235's.
Hmmmm. Hydroplaning is a concern.

I also found a door extension on Projektzwo site for extending the
sliding door out farther away from the body (more wheel clearance).  I
was ready to make one if I had to. Anyone out there purchased, seen or
use this?

I will check load ratings and so on mentioned on the list. Tire info
here has been very helpful.

Thanks,
Lee

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